Working with physical therapists to develop and evaluate an evidence-based online module for Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD): bridging the knowledge-to-practice gap

Aims: Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a chronic condition with potential negative health consequences. Clinicians working with children with DCD need access to tailored, synthesized, evidence-based DCD information; however a knowledge-to-practice gap exists. The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate an evidence-based online DCD module tailored to physical therapists’ (PTs) identified needs. Methods: Guided by the Knowledge to Action framework, we interviewed PTs working with children with DCD (n=9) to identify their information needs. Their recommendations, along with synthesized DCD research evidence, informed module development. PTs (n=50) responded to scaled items and open-ended questions to evaluate module usefulness. Results: The module incorporated important PT DCD content areas including: 1) Identification; 2) Planning Interventions and Goals; 3) Evidence-Based Practice; 4) Management; and, 5) Resources. Case scenarios, clinical applications, interactive media, links to resources, and interactive learning opportunities were also embedded. PTs perceived the module to be comprehensive and useful and provided feedback to improve module navigation. Conclusions: Involving end-users throughout the development and evaluation of an online PT DCD module contributed to its relevance, applicability, and utility. The ongoing clinical use of this module may have the potential to improve the quality of PT DCD services.

Guest reputation indexes to analyze hotel’s online reputation using data extracted from OTAs

Nowadays many travelers use online travel agency (OTAs) to book flights, hotel rooms, rent-a-cars, cruises or entire vacation packages. Usually OTAs allow their users to give scores and to write reviews about what was used. Each OTA defines the terms and conditions for guest rating or review score and hoteliers are giving increasing importance to the scores and reviews their guests do in OTAs. This paper proposes two guest reputation index to help hoteliers to monitorize their presence in OTAs. The Aggregated Guest Reputation Index (AGRI), which shows the positioning of a hotel in different OTAs and it is calculated from the scores obtained by the hotels in those OTAs. Another one, the Semantic Guest Reputation Index (SGRI), which incorporates the social reputation of a hotel and that can be visualized through the development of word clouds or tag clouds. Examples of usage of these indexes are given with data extracted from 5-stars hotels in the Algarve, south region of Portugal, that are available on Booking and Expedia.

A criação de uma empresa: reserva online - agência de marketing digital

Dissertação de Mestrado, Marketing, Faculdade de Economia, Universidade do Algarve, 2015

Personalisiertes Lernen in der Bibliothek: das Düsseldorfer Online-Tutorial (DOT) Informationskompetenz

Die Autoren beschreiben das von ihnen entwickelte Lerninformationssystem zur Informationskompetenz. Der Artikel behandelt den Aufbau und die Perspektiven des Systems.

Die Nutzung des Gefällt mir-Buttons auf Organisationsprofilen : eine quantitative Studie zur Erfassung der Nutzungsmotive und des Verlaufs von Gefällt mir-Verknüpfungen zwischen Usern und Organisationen im Online-Netzwerk Facebook

Die Nutzung des Like-Buttons wurde bisher nur oberflächlich und vor allem auf den US-Raum begrenzt erforscht. Dabei lag der Fokus ausschließlich auf wirtschaftlich orientierten Unternehmen und dem monetären Wert, den ein Fan für dieses hat. In der vorliegenden Untersuchung wird eine erweiterte Perspektive gewählt. Aus Sicht deutschsprachiger Nutzer wird erforscht, welche Motive und Bedürfnisse eine Person dazu veranlassen, sich freiwillig per Gefällt-mir zu verknüpfen. Hierzu wird der Uses and Gratifications-Ansatz herangezogen. Es stehen nicht Unternehmen, sondern generell alle Formen von Organisationen im Fokus. Gleichzeitig wird untersucht, wie diese Beziehungen verlaufen: Welche Erwartungen stellen Fans? Welche Handlungen nehmen sie wie häufig vor und welchen Effekt hat eine Fanbeziehung auf die Einstellung eines Nutzers gegenüber einer Organisation? Die Motive hinter der Nutzung des Gefällt mir-Buttons sind umfangreicher, als es bisherige Forschung vermuten ließ. Fans wollen informiert werden, sie wollen ihr Gefallen schnell und einfach bekunden und sich durch die Verknüpfung selbst darstellen. Weniger wichtig, aber dennoch von Relevanz sind die Motive der Partizipation und Unterstützung, der Empfehlung, der Vorteilssuche, der Unterhaltung sowie der Netzwerkerweiterung und Gruppenzugehörigkeit. Die Verwendung des Like-Buttons dient somit der Befriedigung einer ganzen Reihe von Nutzungsbedürfnissen. Der Verlauf der Beziehungen zwischen Organisationen und Usern ist eher von Passivität geprägt. Fans wollen zwar informiert werden und stellen konkrete Ansprüche an die Art und Form von Organisationsmeldungen, sie wollen aber nur selten wirklich direkt mit einem Unternehmen, einem Verein o.ä. interagieren. Langweilen die Meldungen einer Organisation, werden zu viele oder nicht relevante Informationen an die Fans weitergeben, zögern diese nicht, eine Verknüpfung zu beenden. Ein Effekt der Fanschaft auf die Einstellung von Nutzern gegenüber der jeweiligen Organisation konnte nur bedingt festgestellt werden. Letztere zieht einen Gewinn nicht aus einer erhöhten Ausgabebereitschaft seiner Fans, sondern aus deren stärkerer Aufmerksamkeit gegenüber Organisationsmeldungen.

Avaliação online das aprendizagens com propósitos formativos : nota positiva?

Trabalho de projeto de mestrado, Tecnologias e Metodologias em E-Learning, Universidade de Lisboa, Instituto de Educação, Faculdade de Ciências, 2013

O ensino online nas instituições de ensino superior privado. As perspetivas : docente e discente e as implicações na tomada de decisão institucional

Tese de doutoramento, Educação (Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação na Educação), Universidade de Lisboa, Instituto de Educação, 2014

Protecting children from sex offenders online: when strangers become 'virtual friends'

This article describes findings from research funded by the Metropolitan Police and Crimestoppers which aimed to explore children's online experiences. A non-random, stratified sample of 200 London school children aged 10- 13 participated in focus groups. Preliminary findings are also presented from unpublished ongoing PhD research, which seeks to explore sex offender behaviour online and the policing of the internet (Martellozzo, 2005 ongoing). The findings are discussed in the context of sex offender's use of the internet. This research indicates that children do have some basic knowledge about 'stranger danger' but are not necessarily applying these lessons to cyberspace. The children in this study had sufficient awareness to not give personal details to strangers on the internet, and would not arrange to meet them. However, they made a distinction between 'strangers' and 'virtual friends' and this is an important point. Preliminary findings also highlight the difficulty of policing the internet and serve to illustrate the manner in which the Sexual Offences Act 2003 is applied to internet sexual offending in practice.

Effects of Social Media Platform Preference: a Country Comparison of Online University Reputations

Managing an online reputation is critical to higher education. Universities cannot afford to lose enrolment numbers by neglecting to monitor, control, promote and enhance their online presence. It is critical that universities measure their social media reputation scores and presence on the web, as well as those of their competitors. Universities need to continuously review their social engagement strategy and online reputation to ensure they maximize all opportunities to maintain, and improve student enrolment and retention. Universities have embraced social media to enhance their brand reputation. This study examines the use of social media and its effects from a global perspective. It analysed 90 universities in three geographical areas to assess the impact and level of online social media, especially as it relates to “university brand reputation.” Results of the study indicated there was a wide variation among the three geographical regions, and within countries in the three geographical regions. Use of social media communication tools such as Twitter and Google+ by active users also varied widely depending upon country and region.

Supporting Completion of an Online Continuing Professional Development Programme For Newly Qualified Practitioners: a Qualitative Evaluation

Background: Development programmes to support newly qualified practitioners gain confidence in their first professional role often show varied levels of engagement, due to competing priorities and demands. In Scotland, the Flying Start NHS® programme uses a structured programme of online and work-based learning with associated mentoring, to support individuals through an often difficult transition to become capable, confident practitioners. . Whilst the programme was generally well received, the factors leading to widely varying completion rates between professions and organisations were not well understood. Aim: to identify the factors leading to successful completion of Flying Start, a transition programme for newly qualified practitioners. Method: A qualitative approach was adopted to gather data from two groups of participants. Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with strategic and management level participants (n=23), from five health boards in Scotland. Semi-structured interviews (n=22) and focus groups (n=11) were conducted with practitioners within 6 months either side of completing the programme. The interviews were transcribed and analysed using framework analysis. Results: Four key themes related to successful completion emerged from the analysis: organisational support; the format of the programme; understanding completion; motivation and incentives to complete. Factors leading to successful completion were identified at programme, organisational and individual level. These included clear communication and signposting, up-to-date and relevant content, links with continuing professional development frameworks, effective leadership, mentor and peer support, setting clear standards for assessment, and facilitating appropriate IT access. Conclusions: A strong strategic commitment to embedding a development programme for newly qualified practitioners can ensure the necessary support is available to encourage timely completion. The mentor’s role - to provide face-to-face support - is identified as a key factor in completion and is achieved through setting attainable targets, monitoring progress, and providing motivation. However organisational structures that facilitate the mentoring relationship are also necessary.

Inferring Big 5 Personality from Online Social Networks

Thesis (Master's)--University of Washington, 2014

O discurso sobre o estado vegetativo nas notícias online em Portugal

Tese de mestrado, Bioética, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, 2014